Bay Leaves and Cinnamon Sticks

This book is a polysemous novel focusing on age-old, societal behaviorsand relationships, with a modern twist. Ambition and love trigger nobleacts alongside infi delity and intrigue. Enriched by subplots, the novelexplores issues of immigration, blended families, generational differences, sexualpreferences, wealth, and poverty.The story evolves around the balanced setting of the beautiful simplicity of aCaribbean island, Jamaica, and the man-made sophistication of New YorkCity. This dichotomy enhances the story and brings to life some unforgettablecharacters, displaying contemporary and unconventional attitudes towardssexuality and culture. This exquisite journey of Miss Millie’s, ultimately is theclassic story of a quest based on universal values.